Supplier Quality Surveillance Manager/Coordinator
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Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
Job Description
Develop and implement Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS) plans, procedures, and activity plans to ensure that the quality of SQS services provided satisfies operational standards and client/project specific requirements
Implement the Project SQS Procedure and ensure that the deliverables and overall surveillance performance satisfies client and project management quality objectives
Coordinate SQS services on a worldwide basis; provide direction and monitor results for compliance to client/project requirements and expectations
Issue project specific SQS assignment instructions and prepare Quality and Certifications Requirements (Q&CR) Forms and interface with client, engineering, project, and supplier personnel to resolve supplier quality deficiencies
Coordinate surveillance related matters with client, project management, engineering, logistics, expediting, and purchasing personnel
Issue a periodic project status report that reflects the budget performance, activity level and areas of concern
Provide functional direction to assigned SQS personnel
Attend Supplier Quality Alignment Meetings at supplier's facilities when requested
Arrange for and evaluate Supplier Plan Surveys, as requested
Review Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Purchase Orders for inclusion of Quality System Questionnaire, Supplier Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) clauses relative to Criticality Rating and Quality and Certification Requirements (Q&CR)
Review Supplier ITPs for requirements noted on Q&CR Forms
Provide computerized status using the SQS software application, which reflects the status of all supplier quality surveillance activities
Provide effort hour estimates for all project supplier quality surveillance activities, both home office and at supplier facilities
Closely monitor effort hour expenditures and expense costs for compliance with project budgetary requirements
Attend project staff meetings and bid review meetings for major equipment
Provide support to client quality representative, as required
Input Agency Performance Measurement in Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS) software application for all assignments executed by SQS Master Service Agreement contractor representatives
Provide clients with historic data on supplier's performance capabilities and/or inadequacies
Provide administrative direction and general supervision to all SQS inspection aspects of Project SQS execution plan including planning, manpower requirements, problem solving, cost control and level of competencies required
Ensure the quality of SQS inspection services provided, satisfies operational standards and client/ project-specific requirements
Develop and implement the Project SQS Procedure and assume responsibility for ensuring that the deliverables and overall surveillance performance satisfies client and project management quality objectives
Develop inspection assignment instructions for Purchase Orders and assigned inspectors
Issue project-specific SQS assignment instructions and interface with client, engineering, project, and supplier personnel to provide solutions to supplier quality deficiencies
Attend project staff meetings, bid review meetings, and supplier pre-inspection meetings concerning major equipment
Provide technical direction and expertise to Quality Operations
Collect and report project specific Quality Performance Indicators (QPIs)
Implement tools for predictive analytics
Recommend improvements including (re-engineering of) project execution processes
Ensure Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI) processes are consistently executed
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Preferred Qualifications
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering/technical preferred
Current AWS CWI, NACE Certification, ASNT Certifications, API Source Inspector Certifications
Auditor certification by outside agency (e.g., Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB), American Society for Quality (ASQ), International Quality Associates (IQA), etc.) preferred
Ten (10) years of related Quality/project experience
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good leadership and decision-making skills
Notice to Candidates:
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
Benefits
Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Develop and implement Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS) plans, procedures, and activity plans to ensure that the quality of SQS services provided satisfies operational standards and client/project specific requirements
Implement the Project SQS Procedure and ensure that the deliverables and overall surveillance performance satisfies client and project management quality objectives
Coordinate SQS services on a worldwide basis; provide direction and monitor results for compliance to client/project requirements and expectations
Issue project specific SQS assignment instructions and prepare Quality and Certifications Requirements (Q&CR) Forms and interface with client, engineering, project, and supplier personnel to resolve supplier quality deficiencies
Coordinate surveillance related matters with client, project management, engineering, logistics, expediting, and purchasing personnel
Issue a periodic project status report that reflects the budget performance, activity level and areas of concern
Provide functional direction to assigned SQS personnel
Attend Supplier Quality Alignment Meetings at supplier's facilities when requested
Arrange for and evaluate Supplier Plan Surveys, as requested
Review Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Purchase Orders for inclusion of Quality System Questionnaire, Supplier Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) clauses relative to Criticality Rating and Quality and Certification Requirements (Q&CR)
Review Supplier ITPs for requirements noted on Q&CR Forms
Provide computerized status using the SQS software application, which reflects the status of all supplier quality surveillance activities
Provide effort hour estimates for all project supplier quality surveillance activities, both home office and at supplier facilities
Closely monitor effort hour expenditures and expense costs for compliance with project budgetary requirements
Attend project staff meetings and bid review meetings for major equipment
Provide support to client quality representative, as required
Input Agency Performance Measurement in Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS) software application for all assignments executed by SQS Master Service Agreement contractor representatives
Provide clients with historic data on supplier's performance capabilities and/or inadequacies
Provide administrative direction and general supervision to all SQS inspection aspects of Project SQS execution plan including planning, manpower requirements, problem solving, cost control and level of competencies required
Ensure the quality of SQS inspection services provided, satisfies operational standards and client/ project-specific requirements
Develop and implement the Project SQS Procedure and assume responsibility for ensuring that the deliverables and overall surveillance performance satisfies client and project management quality objectives
Develop inspection assignment instructions for Purchase Orders and assigned inspectors
Issue project-specific SQS assignment instructions and interface with client, engineering, project, and supplier personnel to provide solutions to supplier quality deficiencies
Attend project staff meetings, bid review meetings, and supplier pre-inspection meetings concerning major equipment
Provide technical direction and expertise to Quality Operations
Collect and report project specific Quality Performance Indicators (QPIs)
Implement tools for predictive analytics
Recommend improvements including (re-engineering of) project execution processes
Ensure Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI) processes are consistently executed
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Preferred Qualifications
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering/technical preferred
Current AWS CWI, NACE Certification, ASNT Certifications, API Source Inspector Certifications
Auditor certification by outside agency (e.g., Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB), American Society for Quality (ASQ), International Quality Associates (IQA), etc.) preferred
Ten (10) years of related Quality/project experience
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good leadership and decision-making skills
Notice to Candidates:
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
Benefits
Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.